Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)

The Derma Co

10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.

Serum
Serum
17 ingredients
24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 8.01 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Hexylene Glycol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Isoceteth-20

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Hexylene Glycol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Lecithin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cleansing

    • Centella asiatica (Cica)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

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    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Alpha-Arbutin

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Gluconolactone

    Skin Conditioning

    • PHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

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